Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5950
Course Name
Disinfection By-Product Regulation and Control
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
American Water
Primary Contact
Monica Troutman
monica.troutman@amwater.com
7172059705 Ext.
Website
Description
This course will educate participants on the Stage I and II Disinfection By-product regulations, nature of disinfection by-products that form in drinking water, and the current practices regarding the control of these unwanted by-products. Topics include factors affecting disinfection by-product formation and treatment techniques intended to minimize disinfection by-product concentrations. Upon completion of the course, participants will better understand how disinfection by-product regulatory requirements apply to their facility and how various water treatment options can control by-product concentrations.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Introduction
* Disinfection byproducts defined
* Historical timeline
* Comparing EPA’s Stage I and Stage II Disinfection Byproducts Rules
* Disinfection Byproduct formation
* Organic make-up of source water supplies
* Need to disinfect drinking water – pathogen control
* Water quality parameters that affect formation
* Water treatment processes to control disinfection byproduct formation and growth
* Treatment overview and affects on byproduct formation
* Identification and characteristics of disinfectants
* Enhanced coagulation – pH control for organic removal
* Treatment modifications to control byproduct formation
* West Shore Regional/Hershey WTP trial highlights
* Chloramination
Target Audience
Water treatment plant operators, supervisors and water quality technical staff.
Training Format
Classroom